Automated systems for composite part fabrication
US-2015367576-A1 · Dec 24, 2015 · US
Continuous fiber-reinforced component fabrication
US10059057B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10059057-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414890294-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | May 31, 2013 |
| Publication date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
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A machine for fabricating a fiber-reinforced component by additive manufacturing is disclosed. The machine may have a surface, a matrix feed configured to deposit a plurality of matrix layers on the surface, and a fiber feed configured to deposit a fiber layer on at least one of the plurality of matrix layers. The deposition of the plurality of matrix layers and the fiber layer may be controlled by a computer.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for fabricating a fiber-reinforced component by additive manufacturing comprising: depositing a matrix layer on a surface; depositing a fiber layer on a previously deposited matrix layer, the fiber layer comprising a continuous fiber; heating the matrix layer with a first energy-source in order to soften the matrix layer; and pressing the fiber layer into a previously deposited matrix layer with a pressure source, wherein the pressure source emits heated air under a pressure. 2. The method, according to claim 1 , further comprising depositing a subsequent matrix layer on the fiber layer. 3. The method, according to claim 1 , wherein the method is automated and controlled by a computer.
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using individual droplets, e.g. from jetting heads · CPC title
Apparatus for additive manufacturing; Details thereof or accessories therefor · CPC title
Automated fiber placement [AFP] · CPC title
the inserts being meshes or lattices (B29C70/82, B29C70/683 take precedence) · CPC title
Processes of additive manufacturing · CPC title
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- What does patent US10059057B2 cover?
- A machine for fabricating a fiber-reinforced component by additive manufacturing is disclosed. The machine may have a surface, a matrix feed configured to deposit a plurality of matrix layers on the surface, and a fiber feed configured to deposit a fiber layer on at least one of the plurality of matrix layers. The deposition of the plurality of matrix layers and the fiber layer may be controlle…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- United Technologies Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B29C64/147. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 28 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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